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Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Color: E

Q&A: Looking for 2 Ct. Round Brilliant Diamond

I’m looking to buy a 2ct round brilliant diamond for an engagement ring. I’m currently looking at ideal/excellent cut, F or G color, and SI2 clarity (provided that it is eye-clean). Do you have any recommendations? I ran some searches on James Allen and found these two: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1396757.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1494714.asp Will those be eye clean? Any other …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond for ~$10K Budget

I am looking for a diamond for my girlfriend. Preferably oval or round since she has to wear latex gloves for work and square shapes are more likely to tear. Leaning to oval due to more stone for the price. I would like to spend 8300 to 9500 for the stone and prefer size and …


Q&A: Looking for Oval Diamond & Engraved Band — JA or BN?

First off, thank you for the website. It goes without saying that I truly appreciate the time you have put into this site – it has been a huge help for me. To be honest, I’m slightly nervous/apprehensive about contacting you but you seem very open, and I could certainly use your advice! I am …



Q&A: “Advice to Achieve the Most Brilliance and Fire”

Hi Ira, I would like to purchase a princess cut diamond that has maximum brilliance and fire. My current specifications are gia certified vvs1-vvs2 e color polish ex-vg symmetry ex-vg depth 68-75% is this the biggest factor to achieve the most fire and brilliance? table under 75% The diamond would be going into a halo …


Q&A: Help Finding Sparkly Diamond Studs for $3-4K Budget

Looking for sparkle, idealy 1.2 to 1.5 CT. Can have shipped in the US (save taxe!) although I live in Canada. I was thinking between 3000$ to 4000$ (ideal 3000-3500 ). Going crazy here, want something that won’t loose it’s value Saw this http://www.mcqueenjewelry.com/Round-Diamond-Stud-Earrings/1.50-ct.-tw.-Round-Cut-Diamond-Stud-Earrings-F-FL.html but they use EGL … how flawed a FL- F colored …


Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean 2 Ct. Round Cut Diamond

Hi, First I wanted to say thank you for all of the information on this site. Looking for a diamond is a bit of a challenge especially with all the conflicting information/(mis)representations by a lot of the big stores. What I’m looking for: a round, excellent cut at about 2 ct. I totally agree with …


Q&A: Princess Cut Diamond for $3500 Budget

I wanted to see if you could provide some diamond recommendations for me. A little background; my girlfriend does not wear a lot of jewelry, especially rings. After trying on lots of rings she finally fell in love with a setting that she also felt was comfortable enough for her to wear everyday: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER6185W83JJ Stacey …


About the author

Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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